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Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2378 / Mar 2006
Notebook PC Hardware User's Manual E2378 / Mar 2006
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... Rear Side ...20 3. Getting Started 23 Power System ...24 Using AC Power 24 Using Battery Power 24 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Powering ON the Notebook PC 26 The Power-On Self Test (POST 26 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or... Windows Keys 31 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 31 Keyboard as Cursors 31 Switches and Status Indicators 31 Switches ...31 Status Indicators 32 2 Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC 5 About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your...
... Rear Side ...20 3. Getting Started 23 Power System ...24 Using AC Power 24 Using Battery Power 24 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Powering ON the Notebook PC 26 The Power-On Self Test (POST 26 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Checking Battery Power 27 Battery Care ...27 Restarting or... Windows Keys 31 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad 31 Keyboard as Cursors 31 Switches and Status Indicators 31 Switches ...31 Status Indicators 32 2 Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC 5 About This User's Manual 6 Notes For This Manual 6 Preparing your...
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Using the Notebook PC 35 Operating System ...36 Support Software 36 Models with Napa chipset 36 Pointing Device ...37 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 Caring ... Power State Summary 49 Thermal Power Control 49 Stand by and Hibernate 50 Appendix ...51 Optional Accessories 52 Glossary ...55 Declarations and Safety Statements 58 Notebook PC Information 70 3 Contents 4.
Using the Notebook PC 35 Operating System ...36 Support Software 36 Models with Napa chipset 36 Pointing Device ...37 Using the Touchpad 37 Touchpad Usage Illustrations 38 Caring ... Power State Summary 49 Thermal Power Control 49 Stand by and Hibernate 50 Appendix ...51 Optional Accessories 52 Glossary ...55 Declarations and Safety Statements 58 Notebook PC Information 70 3 Contents 4.
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1 Introducing the Notebook PC 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5
1 Introducing the Notebook PC 1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User's Manual Notes For This Manual Safety Precautions Preparing your Notebook PC 5
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...information that must be aware of in bold are used throughout this guide that you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Getting Started Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and completely. TIP: ...Tips and useful information for special situations. < > Text enclosed in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on the keyboard; User's Manual 4. IMPORTANT! These notes have different degrees ...
...information that must be aware of in bold are used throughout this guide that you information on the Notebook PC's components. 3. The following are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual. Getting Started Gives you to complete certain tasks safely and completely. TIP: ...Tips and useful information for special situations. < > Text enclosed in the Notebook PC and how to data, components, or persons. Introducing the Notebook PC Introduces you information on the keyboard; User's Manual 4. IMPORTANT! These notes have different degrees ...
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... gas leak. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any extra moisture with the rating. Check local regulations for disposal of the Notebook PC. DO NOT use strong solvents such as described in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. INPUT RATING: Refer to or use damaged... power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on the bottom of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Do not use near the surface. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of...
... gas leak. DO NOT place on top and do not shove any extra moisture with the rating. Check local regulations for disposal of the Notebook PC. DO NOT use strong solvents such as described in fire. DO NOT short circuit the contacts. INPUT RATING: Refer to or use damaged... power cords, accessories, or other chemicals on the bottom of warm water and remove any foreign objects into the Notebook PC. Do not use near the surface. Wipe the Notebook PC using a clean cellulose sponge or chamois cloth dampened with a solution of nonabrasive detergent and a few drops of...
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... you do not send your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on the airplane. Most airlines will allow electronic use the Notebook PC on long trips. However, it is latched securely in use battery power, be sure to protect the keyboard and display panel. Charge... is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Remember that it is turned OFF to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people walking through airport Xray machines. ...
... you do not send your battery pack and any optional battery packs before going on the airplane. Most airlines will allow electronic use the Notebook PC on long trips. However, it is latched securely in use battery power, be sure to protect the keyboard and display panel. Charge... is plugged into the computer and an AC power source. Remember that it is turned OFF to rub or scrape the Notebook PC surfaces when transporting your Notebook PC and diskettes through security checks), and magnetic wands (hand-held devices used on people walking through airport Xray machines. ...
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...display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for ...detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 1 2 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Read the later pages...
...display panel down to safely turn OFF the Notebook PC.) 9 Press the power button and release. (In Windows XP, this button can also be used to the table or else the hinges may break! 1 Introducing the Notebook PC Preparing your Notebook PC These are only quick instructions for ...detailed information on using your Notebook PC. 1. Install the battery pack 1 2 2. Connect the AC Power Adapter 3. Read the later pages...
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2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11
2. Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PC 11
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2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 9 4 5 8 6 7 12
2 Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 9 4 5 8 6 7 12
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...be used applications with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 2 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop mouse. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used to clean the display panel. 3 Power Switch The power switch ... provides full-sized keys with its buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow you to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Two Windows™ function keys are described in the Windows™ operating system. 6 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with ...
...be used applications with video conferencing and other interactive applications. 2 Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop mouse. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which the keys can be used to clean the display panel. 3 Power Switch The power switch ... provides full-sized keys with its buttons is available after setting up the included touchpad utility to allow you to turn OFF the Notebook PC. Two Windows™ function keys are described in the Windows™ operating system. 6 Touchpad and Buttons The touchpad with ...
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High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents. Do not use on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. The bottom of the Notebook PC. 6 K 5 1 4 2 3 WARNING!
High temperatures are normal during charging or operation. DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON YOUR LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 14 Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on soft surfaces such as beds or sofas which may block the vents. Do not use on this side of the Notebook PC can get very hot. The bottom of the Notebook PC. 6 K 5 1 4 2 3 WARNING!
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...access. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 5 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard... when moving temporarily between locations. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this Notebook PC. Additional memory will automatically lock. Hard disk drive upgrades are to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is...
...access. The battery pack cannot be disassembled and must be purchased as a single unit. 5 Central Processor Unit (CPU) Some Notebook PC models feature a socketed-processor design to allow upgrading to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. 2 Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard... when moving temporarily between locations. 2 Knowing the Parts 1 Memory (RAM) Compartment The memory compartment provides expansion capabilities for this Notebook PC. Additional memory will automatically lock. Hard disk drive upgrades are to keep the battery pack secured. When the battery pack is...
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... plug-in various models with different optical drives. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally a separate card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. ...Bus is compatible with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (...
... plug-in various models with different optical drives. USB supports hot-swapping of devices so that can be purchased separately in this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 34 5 6 78 9 1 Flash Memory Slot Normally a separate card reader must be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer. ...Bus is compatible with peripherals such as USB keyboards and some newer monitors acting as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (...
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...PCI Express instead of 100400 Mbits/sec and can be used to amplified speakers or headphones. This new interface is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like ... devices Combo for Digital Video port. 7 Microphone Input Jack (Mic In) The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can handle up to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of the ...
...PCI Express instead of 100400 Mbits/sec and can be used to amplified speakers or headphones. This new interface is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to connect an external microphone or output signals from audio devices. IEEE1394 is a high speed serial bus like ... devices Combo for Digital Video port. 7 Microphone Input Jack (Mic In) The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can handle up to turn the Notebook PC into a hi-fi home entertainment system. Use this jack automatically disables the built-in microphone. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of the ...
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...sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Make sure that most peripherals can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of sight to an IrDA... Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is a direct line of the Notebook PC may occur. 18 Small offices can be connected or disconnected without a network. 3 Air Vents The ...
...sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Make sure that most peripherals can use IrDA technology to share a printer between several closely placed Notebook PCs and even send files to each other objects do not block any of the air vents or else overheating of sight to an IrDA... Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 3 1 2.0 USB Port (2.0/1.1) The Universal Serial Bus is a direct line of the Notebook PC may occur. 18 Small offices can be connected or disconnected without a network. 3 Air Vents The ...
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...system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19 WARNING! 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the... front side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 1 1 Audio Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to the table or else the hinges may break! When opening...
...system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich, vibrant sound (results improved with external stereo headphones or speakers). Never lift the Notebook PC by the display panel! 19 WARNING! 2 Knowing the Parts Front Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the... front side of the Notebook PC. 1 2 1 1 Audio Speakers The built-in stereo speaker system allows you to the table or else the hinges may break! When opening...
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USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 1 23 4 5 67 8 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for ... MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. USB allows many devices to run...Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of devices so that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device.
USB supports hot-swapping of the Notebook PC. 1 23 4 5 67 8 1 Power (DC) Input The supplied power adapter converts AC power to DC power for ... MAY BECOME WARM TO HOT WHEN IN USE. To prevent damage to the ASUS Notebook PC and battery pack, always use with this jack. Power supplied through this jack supplies power to the ASUS Notebook PC and charges the internal battery pack. USB allows many devices to run...Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of devices so that allows routing the Notebook PC's display to a television or video projection device.
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... security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to 56K V.90 transfers. IMPORTANT! The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem ...port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 8 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to a local network. 2 Knowing the Parts 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with two pins is larger...
... security products. These security products usually include a metal cable and lock that prevent the Notebook PC to 56K V.90 transfers. IMPORTANT! The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the modem ...port to a digital phone system or else damage will occur to the Notebook PC. 8 Kensington® Lock Port The Kensington® lock port allows the Notebook PC to a local network. 2 Knowing the Parts 6 LAN Port The RJ-45 LAN port with two pins is larger...